Ezekiel Traditions in the Second Temple Period: 4QWords of Ezekiel in Its Broader Context (Studies on the Texts of the Desert of Judah, 151)

Book info: Ezekiel Traditions in the Second Temple Period: 4QWords of Ezekiel in Its Broader Context (Studies on the Texts of the Desert of Judah, 151) (Hardcover, 316 pages) – Brill, 2025. Language: English.

This volume offers a fresh perspective on the composition 4QWords of Ezekiel found at Qumran, and the development and transmission of the textual traditions associated with the prophet Ezekiel during the Second Temple period. As the first comprehensive monograph on this composition, it explores the intricate relationship between WoEzek and the scriptural Book of Ezekiel. The study suggests that WoEzek, through its unique structural framework and selected oracles, reflects how Ezekiel’s visions were interpreted during the Second Temple period. By placing WoEzek within its broader literary and historical context, the analysis challenges traditional views on this composition and highlights the significance of Ezekiel's prophecy in the evolution of apocalyptic literature. This resource is ideal for scholars and graduate students in Biblical Studies and Second Temple literature, especially those interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Ezekiel’s prophetic writings. Editorial Reviews About the Author Anna Shirav Hamernik, Ph.D. (2023), is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Jewish Philosophy, Tel Aviv University. Her research interests include the Dead Sea Scrolls, Apocalyptic Literature, and the transmission of scriptural traditions in the Second Temple period.